Whoa!! It has been a good day of badminton for me and for the rest of the world (except China).
Today's training was different from normal days. Different meaning, TOUGHER!! I won't go into details about the training, but I will about the games I played.
After training, I could feel my lungs burning, and every breath I took, my dry throat was killing me. It took me about 15 minutes 2 get back to normal again. After that, I only played a total of 2 games ( not much compared with other days).
The first was Daryl and I against Ginasen-Gabriel (they are going for MSSD). I learned a lot about playing doubles in just 15 minutes from Daryl. Hehe...not gonna share any tips with you guys. Maybe its just me, but when ever I play with anyone that is much much superior than I am, I always up my game.
I retrieved many smashes from Ginasen, and there were 2 highlights for me in the game. One was which I took a shot from my deep-backhand, and put it right over the net. 1 point for us. =)
The next was when Ginasen cleared a smash from Daryl and it was my shot to take. I placed myself behind the shuttle, and smashed so hard, Ginasen couldn't retrieve. WOOT!! I couldn't believe I did that. This was only my second smash that was powerful enough (also got sound) that strong players couldn't take. What a shot it was. =)
We lost 21-19, but that was a damn fun game. The next was with my brother against another pair, which we have beaten before. But, we lost this time round 22-20. We tried a different style of play (the proper one according to Daryl). It was close, but we would've won if we were much more familiar with this style. All in all a good day for me. =)
Also, in the Korea Open, China only managed to secure 2 gold medals out of 4 they could have gotten. The best match was between Lee Hyun-Il and Lin Dan. If any of you didn't see the match, you must find a replay. It was so dramatic!! There were so many officials on court during match point for Lin Dan when a line-call was called in, and the umpire didn't overrule it. All of them were holding back the coaches and Lin Dan. Woot!! Never seen such a dramatic match before. In the end, the match went to Lee Hyun-Il.
That's all for now folks. =)
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Delighted yet nervous
I'll blog about today's badminton training, because its one of my best ever!!!
As Daryl (or Darrel or whatever spelling there is) was the only one there today, he trained the smaller kids and he asked us (8 of us in total) to do footwork. We did 6 corners (the middle part is considered a corner =] ). 1 person follows the other player's movement on the opposite court, twice, then it was our turn to follow the other guy's footwork as well.
After that, Daryl asked us to do the same training he was trained before. That is by playing another team, and the difference between the points, that will be the number of push-ups that the losing team needs to do. So, it was Gabriel-Kean Weng and Justin-Sebastian, against the other 4 from Seafield. The first Seafield pair was definitely the stronger pair of the 4 pairs because of their fast movement and smashing capabilities.
Before the training started, I thought to myself, "How many push-ups would I need to do?". My brother and I was definitely not a pair to be reckon with ,yet. =)
Daryl's objective was to get us (the 2 above mentioned pairs) to do push-ups. But it was in vain lolx.
Gabriel-Kean Weng was in a class of their own (well, they're school reps). Daryl was shocked at how the Seafield people lost without even giving them a fight.
Then Daryl called me and my brother in. He told the Seafield pair our weaknesses, but it was still in vain. It never crossed my mind that we could beat those 2 pairs. So now, the 4 Seafield guys had to do their push-ups, while the 4 of us were happily chatting and drinking our water =).
So, Daryl still wanted us to do push-ups, so he teamed up with the strongest Seafield player and played against us. Gabriel-Kean Weng only had to do 3 push-ups, while my brother and I did 7.
So, today was an overall good day of badminton for me =).
But tomorrow, results will be out, so best of luck to everyone!!
As Daryl (or Darrel or whatever spelling there is) was the only one there today, he trained the smaller kids and he asked us (8 of us in total) to do footwork. We did 6 corners (the middle part is considered a corner =] ). 1 person follows the other player's movement on the opposite court, twice, then it was our turn to follow the other guy's footwork as well.
After that, Daryl asked us to do the same training he was trained before. That is by playing another team, and the difference between the points, that will be the number of push-ups that the losing team needs to do. So, it was Gabriel-Kean Weng and Justin-Sebastian, against the other 4 from Seafield. The first Seafield pair was definitely the stronger pair of the 4 pairs because of their fast movement and smashing capabilities.
Before the training started, I thought to myself, "How many push-ups would I need to do?". My brother and I was definitely not a pair to be reckon with ,yet. =)
Daryl's objective was to get us (the 2 above mentioned pairs) to do push-ups. But it was in vain lolx.
Gabriel-Kean Weng was in a class of their own (well, they're school reps). Daryl was shocked at how the Seafield people lost without even giving them a fight.
Then Daryl called me and my brother in. He told the Seafield pair our weaknesses, but it was still in vain. It never crossed my mind that we could beat those 2 pairs. So now, the 4 Seafield guys had to do their push-ups, while the 4 of us were happily chatting and drinking our water =).
So, Daryl still wanted us to do push-ups, so he teamed up with the strongest Seafield player and played against us. Gabriel-Kean Weng only had to do 3 push-ups, while my brother and I did 7.
So, today was an overall good day of badminton for me =).
But tomorrow, results will be out, so best of luck to everyone!!
Monday, January 14, 2008
My 1st post of the new year
zzz, ok lar, I may be late by 2 weeks. But there wasn't really anything interesting to post about, and I didn't want to write about weekly badminton outings which were kind of the same old thing I do. =)
Maybe some of the badminton games, I'll write about.
And I some how couldn't post up my timetable (dunno why) so here are my break times.
Monday : 9-10, 11-1
Tuesday: 10-11
Wednesday: I start at 11 and finish at 3, so I don't have any breaks =)
Thursday: 10-12
Friday : 9-10, 12-1
Results will be out soon, so ALL THE BEST!!
*Thinks of what to write*
Ahh, wonder when Taylor's badminton sessions will start, as well as an idea ( its only an idea) to play badminton with PB2 and PL1 together. The last time it didn't really work out, so that's why, this time its just an idea to begin with =)
I think that's all I have now...so I'll end here.
*Goes off to check other blogs*
Maybe some of the badminton games, I'll write about.
And I some how couldn't post up my timetable (dunno why) so here are my break times.
Monday : 9-10, 11-1
Tuesday: 10-11
Wednesday: I start at 11 and finish at 3, so I don't have any breaks =)
Thursday: 10-12
Friday : 9-10, 12-1
Results will be out soon, so ALL THE BEST!!
*Thinks of what to write*
Ahh, wonder when Taylor's badminton sessions will start, as well as an idea ( its only an idea) to play badminton with PB2 and PL1 together. The last time it didn't really work out, so that's why, this time its just an idea to begin with =)
I think that's all I have now...so I'll end here.
*Goes off to check other blogs*
Monday, December 31, 2007
Last post of 2007!!
2007 has come and gone. Just like that, another year has past.
It was Ferrari's year, Kimi Raikkonen's year and so many more others.
Here's an acapella group that I love, to end the year!!
I have goosebumps when I hear this one.^^
From MJ's famous song.
Their encore performance.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008!! MAY EVERYTHING GO THE WE WANT IT!!
It was Ferrari's year, Kimi Raikkonen's year and so many more others.
Here's an acapella group that I love, to end the year!!
I have goosebumps when I hear this one.^^
From MJ's famous song.
Their encore performance.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008!! MAY EVERYTHING GO THE WE WANT IT!!
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Sunday and Monday
I have no idea on what better title to put for this post =)
I think this title is all that is needed.
Sunday
My father was in Singapore, my sister went out for choir so we, as in my mother, my brother and I, went to Subang Parade for dinner. As usual, my brother suggested Manhattan Fish Market. I had no objection, so we went there for dinner.
About a couple of minutes after being seated, I saw a familiar face. Han Wei of 5 Omega was working there, and he was wearing a santa hat XD. Then as I turned to look at the kitchen, someone was standing there and smiling and waving at me. TECK WENG!!! Lolx, he was working there as well. He served us our drinks and dinner. Never seen this polite side of him, so much...lols. And if you're reading...hehe.
This was the only thing I wanted to say for "Sunday", so lets fast forward time to Monday. XD
Monday
Today is my Undang test at SS15. Dominic was supposed to join me, but he called late so he could only get to sit for his test on Wednesday. I reached there at 12, and there were a hell lot of people there. I saw 3 familiar faces, 2 of which were my standard 3 classmates and the other 1 was Navin from SU. SUs somehow can get along outside SU...lol. He was there since 9.15 in the morning. So he has waited quite a bit already.
I waited until like 3 before I could get my photo taken. But by 3.30, there was a problem with the system, and the only thing everyone could do was wait. At this time, it was one guy's turn. He had been there since morning, even earlier than Navin.He was already seated on the chair at the counter to get all the thumbprint and stuff, when the woman said that the system is down.
Andrew Chu came to see Navin, and the 3 of us were seating on a sofa, yes there was a sofa there. =)
We waited until almost 6, when the attendant called out the name of the guy earlier on. He got up from the chair, and went on into the room where the computers were. The system was back, weee!! XD
One by one, everyone went in, then my turn came. After answering all the questions, I did not fully want to know what my marks were, and I reluctantly press the "Keputusan" button. LULUS!!!! 43/50. lol. The passing mark is 42/50, so yeah I just scrapped through...hehe.
Went out, collected my printed result from the counter and I went home. =)
*Too lazy to put up the details of what happen there during the 6 hours I was there. Really funny fat lady was there...lolx. Cya.
I think this title is all that is needed.
Sunday
My father was in Singapore, my sister went out for choir so we, as in my mother, my brother and I, went to Subang Parade for dinner. As usual, my brother suggested Manhattan Fish Market. I had no objection, so we went there for dinner.
About a couple of minutes after being seated, I saw a familiar face. Han Wei of 5 Omega was working there, and he was wearing a santa hat XD. Then as I turned to look at the kitchen, someone was standing there and smiling and waving at me. TECK WENG!!! Lolx, he was working there as well. He served us our drinks and dinner. Never seen this polite side of him, so much...lols. And if you're reading...hehe.
This was the only thing I wanted to say for "Sunday", so lets fast forward time to Monday. XD
Monday
Today is my Undang test at SS15. Dominic was supposed to join me, but he called late so he could only get to sit for his test on Wednesday. I reached there at 12, and there were a hell lot of people there. I saw 3 familiar faces, 2 of which were my standard 3 classmates and the other 1 was Navin from SU. SUs somehow can get along outside SU...lol. He was there since 9.15 in the morning. So he has waited quite a bit already.
I waited until like 3 before I could get my photo taken. But by 3.30, there was a problem with the system, and the only thing everyone could do was wait. At this time, it was one guy's turn. He had been there since morning, even earlier than Navin.He was already seated on the chair at the counter to get all the thumbprint and stuff, when the woman said that the system is down.
Andrew Chu came to see Navin, and the 3 of us were seating on a sofa, yes there was a sofa there. =)
We waited until almost 6, when the attendant called out the name of the guy earlier on. He got up from the chair, and went on into the room where the computers were. The system was back, weee!! XD
One by one, everyone went in, then my turn came. After answering all the questions, I did not fully want to know what my marks were, and I reluctantly press the "Keputusan" button. LULUS!!!! 43/50. lol. The passing mark is 42/50, so yeah I just scrapped through...hehe.
Went out, collected my printed result from the counter and I went home. =)
*Too lazy to put up the details of what happen there during the 6 hours I was there. Really funny fat lady was there...lolx. Cya.
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Undang class at Metro.
Today, Dominic and I went to Metro to sit, and listen, for about 5 hours of talk from a guy about all the driving stuff. It was ok, not as boring as everyone say it is, maybe because its the guy giving the talk, that wasn't boring.
Anyway, there were 8 of us altogether, and when we arrived at Metro, there were a hell lot of people queing up either to register or get their Metro cards. We waited for about an hour just to get our cards.
We somehow split ourselves into 2 lines, guys and girls. The girls' line was so much faster than ours, but when they reach the counter, there was some kind of problem, and Dom and I heard something about receipt. Dom was slightly worried because he didn't bring his receipt, I had mine with me. So the girls called the instructor's wife, Pn Normah, and then they waited by the side for her.
When she arrived, she had a quick talk with the woman behind the counter, and we heard, "Ok-lah, mereka sudah panggil En Razak, pergi line-up sekarang la".
LOL!!
Those girls had to line up again. So, after sometime, when we all had gotten our cards, we had to go through door 1, then door 2, just to go for the eye test.
I thought it was going to take sometime, didn't think it was just a few questions on the computer. It took me about 1 minute to finish.
Then of we headed to the 'lecture". The first room was full, so we waited for the next room to fill up before we could get started with it. After finishing at at about 4, we headed back to the counter to get our CDs, I haven't checked what's inside, and then headed home.
It was ok I guess. =)
This Wednesday maybe going to watch a movie with Eu Jin and Dom. =)
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND MERRY X'MAS!!!
Anyway, there were 8 of us altogether, and when we arrived at Metro, there were a hell lot of people queing up either to register or get their Metro cards. We waited for about an hour just to get our cards.
We somehow split ourselves into 2 lines, guys and girls. The girls' line was so much faster than ours, but when they reach the counter, there was some kind of problem, and Dom and I heard something about receipt. Dom was slightly worried because he didn't bring his receipt, I had mine with me. So the girls called the instructor's wife, Pn Normah, and then they waited by the side for her.
When she arrived, she had a quick talk with the woman behind the counter, and we heard, "Ok-lah, mereka sudah panggil En Razak, pergi line-up sekarang la".
LOL!!
Those girls had to line up again. So, after sometime, when we all had gotten our cards, we had to go through door 1, then door 2, just to go for the eye test.
I thought it was going to take sometime, didn't think it was just a few questions on the computer. It took me about 1 minute to finish.
Then of we headed to the 'lecture". The first room was full, so we waited for the next room to fill up before we could get started with it. After finishing at at about 4, we headed back to the counter to get our CDs, I haven't checked what's inside, and then headed home.
It was ok I guess. =)
This Wednesday maybe going to watch a movie with Eu Jin and Dom. =)
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND MERRY X'MAS!!!
Thursday, December 6, 2007
I lost...
It was a HORRIBLE day of badminton for me, and if I have ever said that other days were bad, this tops the list( or at the bottom of it).
PLayed with Boo and EuJin today, and everything totally went wrong for me. Boo hasn't played in 3 years (or so he says), yet I lost 21-18. I couldn't run for the shuttles...I was like stuck, my legs wouldn't move.
At least Eu Jin didn't beat Boo either...hehe.
Then, saw Ken Yeap ( I think that's how its spelt) and Khe Chun and another guy. Ken Yeap asked where Hock Chin was, I answered "studying", short and simple...lol.
You see Hock Chin, people so caring ask about you, but you always busy and cannot play badminton...lol
Then Ken Yeap said that one of his friend is late, so he ask me to play. At first I declined, but later he asked again, and I accepted.
I partnered Boo, while Khe Chun partnered Ken Yeap. WE got thrashed 21-9 ( or was it 21-8)...haiz.
The only good thing was that I smashed a shuttle so powerful ( at my level la), that Ken Yeap couldn't retrieve it back...^_^
Still, it was a 100 % loss for me for the first time ever in my life.
I hope I can do better next time, and I am quite confident that I will be able to defeat Boo...and maybe Ken Yeap and Khe Chun, if my partner is Hock Chin...LOL. =)
*When is 5 Beta badminton and reunion?
PLayed with Boo and EuJin today, and everything totally went wrong for me. Boo hasn't played in 3 years (or so he says), yet I lost 21-18. I couldn't run for the shuttles...I was like stuck, my legs wouldn't move.
At least Eu Jin didn't beat Boo either...hehe.
Then, saw Ken Yeap ( I think that's how its spelt) and Khe Chun and another guy. Ken Yeap asked where Hock Chin was, I answered "studying", short and simple...lol.
You see Hock Chin, people so caring ask about you, but you always busy and cannot play badminton...lol
Then Ken Yeap said that one of his friend is late, so he ask me to play. At first I declined, but later he asked again, and I accepted.
I partnered Boo, while Khe Chun partnered Ken Yeap. WE got thrashed 21-9 ( or was it 21-8)...haiz.
The only good thing was that I smashed a shuttle so powerful ( at my level la), that Ken Yeap couldn't retrieve it back...^_^
Still, it was a 100 % loss for me for the first time ever in my life.
I hope I can do better next time, and I am quite confident that I will be able to defeat Boo...and maybe Ken Yeap and Khe Chun, if my partner is Hock Chin...LOL. =)
*When is 5 Beta badminton and reunion?
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Too long have I been away from...
GUESS!! GUESS!!
Lol, what do you think I was going to write? =)
I haven't been to training in a long while now, and returning to this weekly routine, I didn't expect to maintain standard with the others. Did 4 corners (3 set), left to right smashing (2 set), and left to right net (2 set).
Doesn't sound a lot right...hehe, here comes the twist. I had to do this consecutively and Daryl( I think that's how his name is spelt) picked up 26 shuttles one go!! So, times that up, 26 x 7=__.
I don't take maths, but even I know that adds up to like a zillion shuttles...XD.
It exhausted me, and I had to rest for like half an hour to 45 minutes, before I could play again. It takes a toll on your body.
Lol, and Mike ( the guy who is in charge of the training) wasn't even there to train us. He left the work to Daryl and Gina (dunno how 2 spell his full name), and went home to watch the Hong Kong Open Finals...lol. But too bad that one court was used by a church group, so the use of 1 less court limited our playing time.
Oh yeah, and in WolfTeam,
I FINALLY BROKE INTO THE TOP 1000 RANK!!. HEHE
I am now ranked 992 in the world, yea yea, I know its not very good, and my brother is world number 24 and all, but at least my rank isn't a 4 digit number anymore...lol. I must now try to break into the top 500...ASAP, if not I'll get left behind...even further. XD
Lol, what do you think I was going to write? =)
I haven't been to training in a long while now, and returning to this weekly routine, I didn't expect to maintain standard with the others. Did 4 corners (3 set), left to right smashing (2 set), and left to right net (2 set).
Doesn't sound a lot right...hehe, here comes the twist. I had to do this consecutively and Daryl( I think that's how his name is spelt) picked up 26 shuttles one go!! So, times that up, 26 x 7=__.
I don't take maths, but even I know that adds up to like a zillion shuttles...XD.
It exhausted me, and I had to rest for like half an hour to 45 minutes, before I could play again. It takes a toll on your body.
Lol, and Mike ( the guy who is in charge of the training) wasn't even there to train us. He left the work to Daryl and Gina (dunno how 2 spell his full name), and went home to watch the Hong Kong Open Finals...lol. But too bad that one court was used by a church group, so the use of 1 less court limited our playing time.
Oh yeah, and in WolfTeam,
I FINALLY BROKE INTO THE TOP 1000 RANK!!. HEHE
I am now ranked 992 in the world, yea yea, I know its not very good, and my brother is world number 24 and all, but at least my rank isn't a 4 digit number anymore...lol. I must now try to break into the top 500...ASAP, if not I'll get left behind...even further. XD
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